Knights of Columbus

Pope John Paul I Council #6865

FAMILIES ARE THE HEART OF THE KNIGHTS.
KNIGHTS HELP THE CHURCH.
KNIGHTS ARE PART OF THE COMMUNITY.

Upcoming Knights of Columbus Events:

  • Tootsie Roll Drive: April 12-23, 2025
  • Spaghetti Dinner (HOM): May 10, 2025

Charity in Action

We volunteer our time to serve our parishes and communities. The Knights hold multiple events like Tootsie Roll Drives, Texas Hold’ems, Spaghetti Dinners, Wild Game Dinners, & Raffles throughout the year to support different charities.

What We Support

Our events support different charities such as Forgotten Harvest, Haiti Outreach Mission, Boysville, Detroit Archdiocese Vocation League (DAVL), Seminarian Endowment Scholarship Fund, Teddy Bears & Blankets for Baptisms, Keep Christ in Christmas, Clinton Valley Little League, Kids on the Go, Special Olympics, Warren Woods Middle School POHI, & more!

Unity

Since becoming a Parish Council of St. Blase, The Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul I Council #6865 have embedded themselves into the parish by volunteering in the following areas:

  • St. Blase Lenten Fish Fry
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Assist at Funeral Masses
  • St. Blase Blood Drive
  • Communion to the Sick
  • Warming Center
  • Ushering
  • Capuchin Clothing Drive
  • St. Blase Rummage Sale
  • MCREST – Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team

We also meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM.

Fraternity

We are practicing Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their church and one another.

The Knights of Columbus is an opportunity for more fellowship for you and your families at special Knights’ events and at our annual Corporate Communion.

We ask that you give at least 6 hours of your time a year to volunteer with charitable events,

  • 2 hours a year to work on the Tootsie Roll Drive &
  • 4 hours a year to help with K of C events.

Contributions of the Knights of Columbus:

Have you ever asked yourself what has the Knights of Columbus – Pope John Paul I Council #6865 contributed or participated in at St. Blase and the community since becoming affiliated with the Parish? The following will give you a good idea of the charitable and good works this small band of members has contributed:
  • Supports the charitable works of the parish, including our Haiti Outreach Mission and the Sacred Heart Seminarians.
  • Hosts multiple events at St. Blase:
    • ​Spaghetti Dinner
    • Wild Game Dinner/Super Raffle
    • Chili Cook-off
    • Wine Tasting